'Who Killed Malcolm X?' seeks justice while showing leader's continued relevance
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By Chauncey K. Robinson

""There's no statute of limitations on murder… There is still a chance to get justice for Malcolm."" - Abdur-Rahman Muhammad

Fifty-five years ago, the world lost an iconic leader. Muslim minister and human rights activist Malcolm X was gunned down during a public appearance in New York City on Feb. 21, 1965. In his 39-year life, he made a tremendous impact on the civil rights movement and the conversation around Black Liberation. The effect of his influence is still felt today, and a new Netflix documentary series wants to solve the mystery of his murder. The result is a multifaceted overview regarding the assassination and Malcolm's legacy. "Who Killed Malcolm X?" gives viewers insight that goes beyond the mainstream narrative on this historic figure and ultimately leaves us with more questions than answers about one of the most tragic unsolved killings in 20th century U.S. history.

"Who Killed Malcolm X?" is directed by Rachel Dretzin (Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise) and Phil Bertelsen (Through the Fire: The Legacy of Barack Obama). The miniseries follows the work of historian and Washington, D.C., tour guide Abdur-Rahman Muhammad on his investigative crusade into the assassination of Malcolm X. Each episode of the six-part series is 45 minutes long and goes into great detail concerning Malcolm X's life and death. Combining archival footage and contemporary interviews, the series doesn't treat Malcolm X's legacy as an isolated part of history, but as an ongoing influence in the present day.

The series situates Malcolm's assassination as not simply a footnote of the past, but as part of a larger piece of the puzzle in the struggle for Black Liberation under an oppressive political and economic power structure in the United States. Often, when looking at great historic figures, the story stops after their lives have ended. This series, however, clearly shows that Malcolm X's story continued well his death....

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